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Winter around the corner?
At last a frost and followed by a fantastic bright morning. This illuminated the collection birds especially on the Lakes and forests exhibit. Should have had my camera with me as I passed a Kingfisher perched on bramble with a fish in its mouth. Would h
2 December 2011
Increasing teal and wigeon numbers
An excellent count (for Washington) of 16 wigeon was noted on Wader Lake this morning. This winter visitor seems to be slowly increasing in number year-on-year. Teal numbers are also on the rise as winter approaches, with 150 mainly on Wader Lake, as well
2 December 2011
Crossbills spotted
Six crossbills have been spotted flying over the staff car park.
2 December 2011
Four wrongs don’t make a fiscal right
The Severn Estuary, protected by European law. WWT/James Lees Chancellor George Osborne is wrong to so readily dismiss long-standing laws protecting sites and species. He suggested in Tuesday’s Autumn Statement th
2 December 2011
The heat is on as the next round of the WWT Photography Competition opens
The heat is on as winter approaches, not only in our cosy living rooms but for the next stage of the WWT Photography Competition, with the winter heat now open for entries. 'Autumn plumage' by June Shaw from the
2 December 2011
Swans X3C and J9N
Last week Peter Blurton managed to spot two swans with yellow leg rings - these were X3C and J9N. Both these swans were ringed at Welney in recent years, X3C in 2009 and J9N in 2007, both are fe [...]
2 December 2011
Crossbills spotted
Six crossbills have just been spotted flying over the staff car park. [...]
2 December 2011
Wildlife sightings
Wader lake - a.m. high tide 60% frozen Mallard 50 Teal 74 Shelduck 5 Shoveller 2 Wigeon 7 Lapwing 14 Curlew 5 Redwing 16 River reed bed/Hawthorn Wood Treecreepe [...]
2 December 2011
Bird News
Another excellent day's birding, with "top bird award" going to a Grey Phalarope which was seen on a number of occasions on The Mere, as well as from the United Utilities hide. At least [...]
2 December 2011
December arrives
It seems that wintering birds are beginning to react to the fact it is now December more than the lack of cold weather. Despite having a couple of frosty mornings, generally it continues [...]
2 December 2011
Wildlife sightings for 2nd December 2011
1 Shelduck - main lake 1 Pintail - main lake 4 Snipe - main lake, wader scrape 5 Lesser Redpoll - wildside feeding in birch 7 Siskin - wildside feeding in birch 1 Stonechat - grazi [...]
2 December 2011
Bitterns showing well
These stunning images of the Slimbridge Bittern(s) were taken on Thursday by WWT member Graham Ryan. Many thanks to Graham for allowing us to publish them. If you think you have some shots that beat t [...]
2 December 2011
December podcast with Bill Oddie
Bill Oddie Broadcaster, author and birdwatcher Bill Oddie talks about the importance of the London Wetland Centre for wildlife and people. He also explains the meaning of the word "wetland", and shares some of his fav
1 December 2011
Out on the reserve today
Last night on the Bewick's flight in event over 3000 swans came in to roost on the washes in front of the Lyle hide. They are coming in to roost between 4-5pm each evening so it is worth tak [...]
1 December 2011
Sightings Update
Wader Lake One male mute swan flew in 12 noon. [...]
1 December 2011